Nunavut Research News
Environmental Technology Students take to the seas with Worldwide Quest Arctic Expedition
Written by Jamie BellEnvironmental Technology Program students and staff are set to participate on an expedition cruise from St. John’s to Iqaluit with Worldwide Quest Expeditions next week.
Get involved with Polar Educators International!
Written by Nunavut Research InstitutePolar Educators International (PEI) announces the establishment of a formal international professional network for those that educate in, for, and about the polar regions.
Environmental Technology graduates celebrate at appreciation luncheon
Written by Nunavut Arctic CollegeGraduates of the Nunavut Arctic College Environmental Technology Program are celebrating their special day today with an appreciation luncheon at the Nunavut Research Institute.
The Nunavut Research Institute was packed for the special event with friends, family and supporters of the highly-successful two-year diploma program. A special thanks to Tom Williamson for his excellent BBQ skills!
Graduation starts at 2:00 today at the Old Residence.
Young Inuit researchers meet their inspiration
Written by Nunavut Arctic CollegeNanisiniq Arviat History Project Elder Martha Okotak, Curtis Konek and Jordan Konek met a source of inspiration -- acclaimed Nunavut filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk during the International Polar Year: From Knowledge to Action conference in Montreal this week.
From all of us in Arviat, we would like to thank Zacharias Kunuk and Ian Mauro for believing in, and supporting our aspiring young filmmakers and the Nanisiniq Arviat History Project.
International Polar Year conference underway in Montreal
Written by Nanisiniq Arviat History ProjectArviat Elder Martha Okotak listens to an Inuktitut translation of the opening addresses for the International Polar Year 2012: From Knowledge to Action conference in Montreal this morning. For the last two years, Martha has been working with youth from the Nanisiniq Arviat History Project, which will be presenting the results of their qualitative and participatory action social sciences research this week. More than 2,500 polar scientists and researchers from more than 40 countries are attending.
For more information on the project, visit their web site at: nanisiniq.tumblr.com
Students on Ice: Scholarships available for Northern Youth!
Written by Students On IceWe are very excited to share with you and your students an incredible opportunity to travel to Nunavut & Greenland! Students on Ice is proudly offering several fully-funded scholarships for Canadian youth to participate on the upcoming Arctic Expedition.
Coming to IPY 2012: "Face to Face: Inuit and Qablunaat Youth, Facebook Friends with Clashing Cultures"
Written by Nunavut Arctic CollegeJoin presenters April Dutheil, Jordan Konek and Frank Tester as they focus on the research relationships between Inuit and Qablunaat (people from the south) using the Nanisiniq: Arviat History Project as a lens to explore examples and causes of miscommunication and misunderstanding.
The purpose of this analysis is to avoid the historical occurrence of colonial interactions, conduct meaningful and collaborative research and provide greater understanding for all arenas in which Inuit and Qablunaat interact.
Healthy Living in Schools and Substance Abuse
Written by University of Quebec – Trois RivieresResearchers from the University of Quebec – Trois Rivieres will be presenting the results of their research “Healthy Living in Schools and Substance Abuse” on Tuesday March 27th at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Parish Hall (across from the curling rink) in Iqaluit.
Interviews and surveys were conducted in January and February 2010 in order to understand the extent, context, causes and consequences of alcohol and drug use, as well as to collect opinions about solutions to substance abuse in the community.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided by the Baffin Deli.
